The actual lyrics to the song are, “Any man of mine better walk the line/Better show me a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda time.”

However, officials at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (Glaad) organisation were not amused. Upon seeing the tweet, a spokesman responded to the star, “No, Blake Shelton – violent, anti-gay statements are not what a woman wants. Apologize now.”

Shelton responded to the criticism. “Hey y’all allow me to seriously apologize for the misunderstanding with the whole re-write on the Shania song last night,” he Tweeted Thursday morning. “It honestly wasn’t even meant that way… I now know that their are people out there waiting to jump at everything I say on here or anywhere.”

He continued…

“But when it comes to gay/lesbian rights or just feelings… I love everybody. So go look for a real villain and leave me out of it!!!”

A source told Us Weekly: “Blake is so not a homophobe. He really meant that from the perspective on Shania – it was just meant to be a jibe about someone grabbing her *ss. He feels awful.” Shelton Tweeted the controversial statement after watching Twain’s appearance on The Oprah Show where she opened up about her now ex-husband cheating on her with her best friend.

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